Industry: Education, Nonprofits, + Public Entities

Education and Nonprofit

McDermott + Bull’s Education + Nonprofit practice believes the right leader can impact the world. We partner with nonprofits, NGO’s, higher education institutions, and foundations to secure dynamic, results-driven leaders. We bring a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; shared passion for purpose-driven work; innovative methodologies, and relentless dedication to our clients.

We specialize in assessing your specific requirements for senior leadership and organizational culture fit for your organization. Leveraging our vertical experience, innovative thinking, and proven time-saving methodologies; we challenge the norm and thrive in the recruitment of difficult-to-find, culture-critical executive talent. McDermott + Bull’s Education + Nonprofit Practice is led by Managing Partner + Founder Chris Bull, Partner Jeff Black, Partner Sue Waterbury, and Canadian Principal Alex Verdecchia.

McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Director of Labour Relations + Business Success

McDermott + Bull has been engaged to lead the search for the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s Director of Labour Relations + Business Success (LRBS). This search will be led by McDermott + Bull Principal Alex Verdecchia and Research...

McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Chief Financial Officer + Vice President, Corporate Services

McDermott + Bull has been engaged to lead the search for the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s Chief Financial Officer + Vice President, Corporate Services (CFO + VPCS). This search will be led by McDermott + Bull Principal Alex Verdecchia and...

McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Associate Vice-President, Marketing

McDermott + Bull has been engaged to lead the search for the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s Associate Vice-President, Marketing. This search will be led by McDermott + Bull Principal Alex Verdecchia and Senior Consultant Brittany Stansfield. The...

McDermott + Bull Places Vice-Provost of Students and Learning, University of Saskatchewan

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Dr. Jerome Cranston as Vice-Provost of Students and Learning at University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Cranston will lead the development and implementation of initiatives critical to the mission, strategic direction, and outcomes of...

McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for Justice Institute of British Columbia, Vice-President, Brand, Communications and Engagement

McDermott + Bull has been engaged to lead the search for the Justice Institute of British Columbia’s first Vice-President, Brand, Communications and Engagement. This search will be led by McDermott + Bull Principal Alex Verdecchia and Senior Consultant Brittany...

McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for Vancouver Island University, Vice-President, Finance and Administration

McDermott + Bull has been engaged to lead the search for Vancouver Island University’s Vice-President, Finance and Administration. This search will be led by McDermott + Bull Principal Alex Verdecchia and Research Associate Alina Ivanets. Vancouver...

McDermott + Bull Places Chief Development Officer, Make-A-Wish of Metro New York

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Maureen Fitzgerald as Chief Development Officer (CDO) at Make-A-Wish (MAW) of Metro and Western New York. In her new role, Maureen will lead the development department, managing a team that oversees major gifts, corporate...

McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for Vancouver Island University, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Humanities

McDermott + Bull has been engaged to lead the search for Vancouver Island University's Dean, Faculty of Arts and Humanities. This search will be led by McDermott + Bull Principal Alex Verdecchia and Research Associate Alina Ivanets. Located on beautiful Vancouver...

McDermott + Bull Places Director of Diversity, Equity and Human Rights, Vancouver Island University

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Monique McKay as Director of Diversity, Equity (DEI) and Human Rights at Vancouver Island University (VIU). In her new role, Monique will provide the direction necessary to foster, cultivate, and promote essential elements of...

McDermott + Bull Places Chief Financial Officer, National Audubon Society

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Ingrid Milne as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at National Audubon Society. Ingrid will lead the finance and accounting department of the organization working closely with the centers and chapters nationally. Reporting to the...

Education, Nonprofit, and Public Entities Video Content

The State of EDI in Academia Forum with Alex Verdecchia and Dr. Barrington Walker

Sue Waterbury and Linda Sierra discuss the importance of having women in boardroom positions.

A Conversation on Indigenous Engagement in Canadian Post-Secondary Education

Our Team

Chris Bull
Co-Founder + Managing Partner

Jeff Black
Partner

Sue Waterbury
Partner

Alex Verdecchia
Principal

Our Clients

 

Adler university
Alzheimers drug discovery foundation
easterseals
Girl Scouts of Greater New York
Goodwill of Orange County
Justice Institute of British Columbia
National Audubon Society
Port of Portland
PRIDE Industries
Prince’s Trust
UBC-Okanagan
SAIT
South Coast Community Services
USak
The University of British Columbia
University of Victoria
VIU
caritas

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Executive Search + Interim Leaders

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McDermott + Bull
2 Venture, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 753-1700